On the 19th, the government decided on a new economic measure that will bring the total amount of fiscal spending to more than 55 trillion yen, the largest ever.
The government plans to set up a department in charge of specialization for benefits equivalent to 100,000 yen per person for those under the age of 18, and promote prompt execution.
At an extraordinary cabinet meeting on the 19th, the government decided on new economic measures for living and business support and economic revitalization, which are in a difficult situation due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
The total amount of fiscal expenditure is about 55.7 trillion yen, which is the largest economic measure ever.
The measures include a benefit of 100,000 yen per person for those under the age of 18 and a benefit of 100,000 yen per household for households exempt from residence tax.
Of these, for junior high school students and younger, we are planning to utilize the child allowance system and start paying it by the end of the year, but the issue is how to implement it promptly.
Regarding this benefit, there was an opinion that income should be restricted based on the total income of the entire household, saying that there is a possibility that it will be paid to high-income double-income households from within the LDP. As with the children's allowance, the annual income of the person with the highest income in the household will be used as a guide.
Based on these circumstances, on the 19th, the government will set up a department specializing in affairs related to benefits and promote prompt execution, and will seek understanding while carefully explaining the concept of income restrictions this time. I am.